When Social Security Loses Value, Everyone Pays the Price
It's no secret that Social Security loses value over time. Inflation and other economic factors have diminished the value of the dollar, and in turn, the value of Social Security…
It's no secret that Social Security loses value over time. Inflation and other economic factors have diminished the value of the dollar, and in turn, the value of Social Security…
The latest forecast for the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has inched up to 2.5 percent—just enough to match last year’s increase. For many retirees, that would mean roughly…
So far in 2025, Social Security benefit claims are up by 13 percent from last year. This equates to about 276,000 new applications, with many more likely to follow. What's…
As readers of NORA will know, delays from the Social Security Administration (SSA) have been an issue for years. Managing the needs of a program this large is understandably difficult.…
In recent years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) updated its approach to recovering overpayments, making several key adjustments. Initially, it eased the financial pressure on recipients by lowering the default…
Preliminary projections suggest that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients could be around 2.4 percent. While that may sound like welcome news amid signs of a cooling…
Why are higher COLAs in higher demand than ever? Because in recent years, the rising cost of living has been a significant concern for retirees. Many seniors rely on fixed…
When a person works hard throughout their life, it's fair to say they've earned retirement. However, depending on what sector you work in, you may have found that your benefits…
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, known as COLAs, are supposed to help seniors keep up with inflation, but recent benefit adjustments haven’t been enough to match the rising costs of essentials…
Some people say the path to save Social Security lies in the stock market. Investing could've helped the Trust Fund grow its reserves, but the time may have now passed…